1
as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
she grudgingly conceded his point
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2
as in to succumb
to cease resistance (as to another's arguments, demands, or control)
he conceded as soon as it became clear that he could not win
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Recent Examples of concede
Through five games in 2024, the Current conceded nine times.
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
The Journal reported Sunday that according to people close to the matter, the task force thought Harvard would also concede to its demands.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Moscow's rejection of all U.S. proposals that do not concede to its demands like government change, demilitarization, and territorial concessions, clash with warnings by Rubio and Trump that the U.S. could walk away if there is no progress and suggest an end to hostilities is not imminent.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
The Maryland resident was forcibly deported to his native country in March due to what the Trump administration has conceded was an administrative error.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2025
The Journal reported Sunday that according to people close to the matter, the task force thought Harvard would also concede to its demands.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025
Moscow's rejection of all U.S. proposals that do not concede to its demands like government change, demilitarization, and territorial concessions, clash with warnings by Rubio and Trump that the U.S. could walk away if there is no progress and suggest an end to hostilities is not imminent.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025
The Maryland resident was forcibly deported to his native country in March due to what the Trump administration has conceded was an administrative error.
—Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concede
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Arteta admitted post-Brentford that those moments depend on the opponent’s behaviour, with man-orientated pressing sometimes helping to create gaps that Rice tried to exploit in the first half before getting a clearer run from the corner in the second half.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Emergency Medical Services transported Gonzales to a hospital and he was admitted under critical condition.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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Typically seen as a safe haven asset in times of economic or geopolitical uncertainty, gold succumbed to the aftershock of Trump’s policy seesawing in recent days before rallying 1.7% to around $3,228 an ounce on Friday morning.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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Within a fortnight, a farmer in rural Georgia is hospitalized with a high fever and vomiting blood; a week later his son in San Antonio succumbs, becoming the first U.S. Ebola death.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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The tattooed singer isn't the first celebrity to recently confess to having a bathroom emergency on stage.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Balmer turned himself in and allegedly confessed to the fire, according to search warrants.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Anonymous tips can be submitted at ManateeCrimestoppers.com.—
Michael Moore Jr.,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2025
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In one of the more shocking upsets in UFC title fight history, Pena submitted Nunes in the second round, ending the Brazilian’s title reign.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Walls acknowledges that the union may not ultimately be able to stop Newsom’s return-to-office order and convince the state to secure a raise.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff of Island County, Mark Brown, apologized to Fred and acknowledged, in a public report, that his own staff was responsible.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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She was shot once in the shoulder, and after briefly going back into her home, ultimately surrendered and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Michael Busch drove an elevated fastball into the seats, the first extra-base hit Sasaki had surrendered all season.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Despite their differences, all agree on one thing: America's plummeting birthrate is a major problem, and, unless something changes, society may be doomed.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Most designers agree that the deck railing trends for 2025 focus on integrating your home’s outdoor spaces with the architecture of the home and moving away from looking like add-ons.—
Abid Haque,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Concede.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concede. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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